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India prepares for global AI dialogue from Feb 16-20 – Authentic Report

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 admin No Comments

The summit, at the grand ‘Bharat Mandapam’ from February 16-20, will bring together policymakers, industry leaders and technology innovators at a time when nations are racing to define their AI agenda. Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare delivery, transforming agriculture, recalibrating financial markets, redefining education systems and rewriting corporate strategy. India is set to host the…

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Tarique Rahman, BNP leader, calls for law and order in Bangladesh – Authentic Report 2026

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 admin No Comments

Rahman said the freedom-loving people of the country had made BNP victorious, describing the outcome as ‘the victory of the people’. BNP chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday prioritised law and order in Bangladesh “at any cost,” saying the 13th general election opened a new chapter for building a safe and humane Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Nationalist…

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Tarique Rahman-led BNP wins majority in Bangladesh elections 2026 – Report

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 admin No Comments

Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party claimed victory in Bangladesh’s 2026 elections as counting continued; PM Narendra Modi congratulated Rahman and said India looks forward to closer ties. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is set for a sweeping victory in Bangladesh’s general elections. The official counting is still underway. The vote was held…

Global, Politics

Gold is the top investment choice for Gen Z and millenials, 62% choose bullion over MFs and stocks

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 admin No Comments

The survey reveals that 66.7% of the respondents’ purchases today are largely personal decisions, and 61.9% report that their most recent gold purchase was below 5 grams. About 62% of Gen Z and Millennials still consider Yellow metal the safest investment option, according to a Smytten PulseAI survey, even as younger buyers shift toward smaller,…

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H-1B visa fees of up to $200,000 won’t deter hiring: New study

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 admin No Comments

Even a $150,000-$200,000 visa fee may not significantly reduce H-1B hiring, economist George Borjas finds. A proposed $100,000 fee on hiring H-1B workers may not materially slow employer demand for the visa, according to a new study by the US-based National Bureau of Economic Research. The paper, titled The visa wage gap, visa fees, and…

Global, India

AI Summit Impact in India differs from previous global AI conferences – Authentic Report 2026

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 admin No Comments

Previous global meetings were shaped by safety concerns, but the India AI summit is framed around real-world impact, deployment and how emerging economies fit into the global AI ecosystem. Unlike earlier global AI summits that were largely shaped by safety concerns or regulatory coordination, the India meet is being framed around ‘impact’. The India AI Impact…

India

SBI shares hit new highs in the third quarter; brokerage firms raised their targets to $1300

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 admin No Comments

SBI shares hit a fresh all-time high after Q3FY26 results beat estimates. Brokerages raise earnings forecasts and target prices to ₹1,300, maintaining buy calls. The State Bank of India (SBI) cemented its place as the ‘top stock pick’ for analysts following its results for the third quarter of 2025-26 (Q3FY26), as the state-owned lender’s earnings…

India

GM crops: why are they a concern in US trade negotiations? Report 2026

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 admin No Comments

GM crops: The India-US trade deal has revived debate over GM crops, as New Delhi offers limited farm market access while keeping its most sensitive agricultural sectors protected. Genetically modified crops (GM crops) are plants whose DNA has been altered using modern biotechnology to introduce specific traits. The India–US trade deal has brought agriculture back…

India, Global

DDGS duty cuts raise concerns despite tariff rate caps in India-US trade deal – Report 2026

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 admin No Comments

DDGS India-US interim trade framework cuts tariffs on several agricultural items, but Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said sensitive products such as apples, soybean oil and DDGS will be capped under quotas India and the United States on Saturday unveiled an interim framework for a bilateral trade deal that cuts or reduces tariffs for a wide…

India, Global

Results for Q3: Tata Steel, Siemens, Bosch, and Shree Cement, plus 195 more – Authentic Report

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 admin No Comments

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including MRF, Sun TV Network, Procter & Gamble Health, BEML, Crompton and Kalyan Jewellers are also to release their October-December earnings today. Indian equity markets are set for a cautious start on Friday, with benchmark indices likely to open lower amid weak global cues ahead of the RBI’s policy announcement. Tata…

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